CHAP/CHEER Case Manager

YMCA of the USA; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Greater Waterbury YMCA is seeking a CHAP/CHEER Case Manager to provide case management services for clients in the CHAP/CHEER program. This role supports youth development and community engagement within a leading nonprofit organization.

Qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in a related field, two years of youth experience, and strong communication skills. A valid CT driver’s license and vehicle are required for program duties and mileage reimbursement is provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a closely related field (Social Work, Secondary Education or Counseling).
• Experience teaching and reinforcing life skills and assisting with community linkages for development of natural supports.
• Ability to work professionally with others and autonomously.
• Minimum of two years of experience working with youth.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and writing skills; well-organized; ability to manage time and use business applications.
• Must have and maintain a clean CT Driver’s License, state registration, and be the policy holder of full auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide 5-40 hours of case management services.
• Must have a safe, reliable vehicle; mileage reimbursement paid monthly.
• Teach and reinforce life skills documented on the Life Skills Inventory checklist (budgeting, housing, education, employment).
• Be knowledgeable of community resources and provide information and assistance with community linkages for natural supports.
• Assist clients with finding and enrolling in secondary education and obtaining financial aid.
• Monitor educational status including attendance and grades.
• Assist clients with resume writing and job searches.
• Assist new clients with locating and maintaining housing.
• Maintain knowledge about program guidelines and DCF policies and procedures.
• Ensure required documentation and reports are completed and presented as required.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Autonomy

Youth work experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Business Email Systems

Job description

Come join our team! The Greater Waterbury YMCA is currently seeking a CHAP/CHEER Case Manager.

Job Description

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The CHAP/CHEER Case Manager at the Greater Waterbury YMCA provides case management for clients in the CHAP/CHEER program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in closely related field (Social Work, Secondary Education or Counseling)
• Experience in teaching and reinforcing life skills and assistance with community linkages for development of natural supports
• The ability to work professionally with others, as well as autonomously
• Minimum of two years of experience working with youth.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and writing skills, well‑organized, the ability to manage your time effectively, and operate business computer applications at an intermediate level (Microsoft Word, Excel, Business Email Systems, etc.)
• Must have and maintain a clean CT Driver’s License, current state registration and be the policy holder of full auto insurance coverage

Essential Functions

• Provide 5-40 hours of case management services
• Must have safe, reliable vehicle. Mileage reimbursement paid monthly.
• Teach and reinforce all life skills documented on the Life Skills Inventory checklist, including budgeting, housing, education and employment
• Be knowledgeable of community resources and provide information and assistance with community linkages for development of natural supports
• Assist clients with finding and enrolling in suitable secondary education and obtaining financial aid
• Monitor educational status including attendance and grades
• Assist clients with preparing a resume and job searches
• Assist new clients and those wishing to move with locating and maintaining housing
• Maintain knowledge about program guidelines and DCF policies and procedures
• Ensure required documentation and reports are completed and presented as required